Music by Jeremy – “Scenes from a Well Worn Path – Side One”

“Scenes from a Well Worn Path – Side One” by Music by Jeremy is a debut that feels comfortable in its own skin right from the start. Recorded independently from a home studio in Banbury, England, this first installment of a double album moves across acoustic folk, soul, post-punk, synth-pop, blues, and gospel. You can see that organic care right on the album cover artwork, which shows a close-up shot of a dark Faith acoustic guitar being played. It sets a warm, handmade tone for the rest of the project.

The lead track, “Be Me”, opens things up with a driving indie-pop pace, digging into the quiet exhaustion of playing a role for others. From there, “The Story of a Mistress” and “Bowie on the Wall” keep the momentum going with sharp lyrical honesty. “How to Be Good” addresses everyday moral choices, while “A Well worn path” brings a grounded feel to the record. Closing out the side, “Bittersweet” delivers a thoughtful reflection on leaving things behind, mixing light and shadow.

Working with acoustic guitars and a distinct fretless bass performance, Music by Jeremy balances traditional playing with subtle generative tools trained on his own vocal samples. The production choices sound natural, giving the six tracks a cohesive, grounded quality and the songwriting tackles topics like grief, human connection, and personal change with what he calls joyous realism.

I completely fell in love with this release, and Music by Jeremy has crafted a brilliant work that deserves a huge audience. You should check out his previous releases to hear how his distinct songwriting style has developed over time. Make sure to follow Music by Jeremy on all his social media and streaming channels right now so you do not miss a single update, because he has three more sides of this massive double album rolling out between now and November! Supporting independent artists who put this much genuine heart into their work is what keeping great music alive is all about, so get on board early and stay tuned for everything else coming from him later this year.